Existing Homes

The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program
assists existing homeowners reduce the amount of energy used
for heating, cooling and electrical consumption. There
are many benefits to home performance testing, which includes
identifying problems throughout the home.

The first part of the evaluation is to identify any potential
combustion safety issues. This is vital for indoor air
quality. A visual inspection of the heating and water
heating systems is conducted, as well as any necessary combustion
safety testing. Highland Building Consultants, LLC is
concerned with measuring the draft pressure to ensure that
exhaust gases are venting properly and measuring the carbon
monoxide level in flue gases.

Second, a building tightness test is performed using a blower
door. The tightness of the home directly relates to the
energy used to heat or cool a home. Insulation values
are inspected and a thorough analysis is completed. Electrical
load items are also included in the assessment. Homeowners
receive a written report listing the major areas that can be
effectively improved, as well as a list of qualified contractors
that can assist them with their improvements.

The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program helps homeowners
identify where their resources can be most effectively used
prior to having any improvements made on their homes. Far
too often, homeowners remark on how they wished they had this
testing performed before they made their improvements. Highland
Building Consultants, LLC will assist you in getting your home
fix properly the first time.

With all the Rewards available through Focus on ENERGY, every
homeowner should have a Home Performance Assessment completed
on their home. Click on the file below to see if you
qualify on any rewards.

Call or email us about the Rewards that are currently available through Focus On Energy: